(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)

Republic of Moldova

Moldova Water Security and Sanitation Project

Credit No.: 7027-MD

Assignment Title: National consultant for development of Non-Revenue Water (NRW) Reduction Programs for 4 water supply and sanitation operators utilities).

Reference No.: MD-PIU-NORLD-551382-CS-CQS

Date: May 13, 2026

The Government of the Republic of Moldova has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Moldova Water Security and Sanitation Project (MWSSP), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The objective of the assignment is to increase access to safely managed water supply and sanitation services in selected rural areas and towns, and to strengthen institutional capacities for water supply and sanitation service delivery. Strengthening institutional capacities for water supply and sanitation service delivery refers to both national level planning and sector development capacities, as well as to improved operational efficiency and delivery at utility level.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website: https://ondrl.gov.md/categorie/proiectul-saasm/anunturi-saasm/ or can be obtained at the address given below.

The Moldova Water Security and Sanitation Project now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are: core business and years in business, relevant experience, technical and managerial capability of the firm. Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Consultant’s Qualification-based Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 09.00 to 16.00 hours (Moldova Time).

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by            e-mail) by June 3, 2026, 11:00 AM o’clock, Moldova time, indicating the assignment title in subject line (when sent by e-mail).

P.I. National Office for Regional and Local Development,

Moldova Water Security and Sanitation Project

57/1 Mitropolit Gavril Banulescu - Bodonui Str.,

1st floor, MWSSP Office 1, mun. Chisinau,

Republic of Moldova MD-2005

E-mail: tender@ondrl.gov.md

Tel.: +373 69131817, +373 69265292